What's happening in our schools: New and old: current and alumni Band of Gold members play concert for 100th anniversary; and MORE!

September 20, 2021

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New and old: current and alumni Band of Gold members play concert for 100th anniversary

As a 1971 Lancaster High School graduate and former LHS director of bands, Bill Wittman has been part of the Band of Gold for half of its existence. He got the chance to conduct it once again Friday night during the band's 100th anniversary concert in downtown Lancaster.

Alumni and current members of the band paraded from Mt. Pleasant Elementary School down North Broad Street to Zane Square, where they held a concert for a few hundred people.

"Seeing the bands come together tonight, with alumni and the high schoolers, it's great. I believe arts are the glue that keeps us all together. I had a former student share with me how even just one year of band changed her life," Wittman said. "It's incredible what music and marching band can mean for people."

What's Happening in Our Schools...

GORSUCH WEST

This year, we are introducing our first, student-led video announcements from our Red Block Club. Each week, different students will announce our MasterBuilders of the Week, calm classroom activities and special events.

Check out this week's announcements here!

TARHE TRAILS

Mark your calendar for Tarhe Trails Elementary Harvest Fest from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, October 2 at Hartland Farm in Lancaster! PTO will have games, raffle baskets, pumpkin patch, corn maze and light snacks available for purchase.

MEDILL

As of September 2021, Ohio law requires school districts to provide yearly notice to parents about their procedures related to the requirements of positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS) and the emergency use of physical restraint and seclusion, including the local complaint process. Part of this law requires that parents in Ohio’s public schools must be given the following information at least one time per year.

Learn more here!

MT. PLEASANT

Picture Day is almost here! Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 23 and be sure to order your student's picture online here.

TALLMADGE

Our Mumkin fundraiser has begun!

To purchase a mumkin, visit our online store and click the green "Online Shopping" button. Then, enter your student's web sale code and from there it will generate a link.

Thank you for your support!

GENERAL SHERMAN

Did you know that insurance for your student's chromebook is different this year? Instead of automatically being charged to your account, you will need to OPT-IN to get the chromebook insurance. It still costs $20, but again, you will need to fill out the chromebook protection form and pay $20 by cash or check.

Students have until October 1 to turn in their chromebook protection form and money. If students do NOT opt-in for the insurance, the family will be liable for the cost of any repairs or replacements.

THOMAS EWING

If you haven't yet, make sure you're following our Twitter page (@TESenators) for TE news and updates.

LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL

Mark your calendar for our Financial Aid Night!

From 5-6 p.m. on October 7 at Lancaster High School, you can join us for an informational session and FAFSA work/help session. If your student is going to college next fall, this 2-part event will be a helpful when navigating the ends and outs of financing higher education.

Registration is required since space is limited. Register here.